The Manager, Learning Design and Innovation will play an instrumental role in planning, producing, and executing educational initiatives that support grant‑funded projects and ASAM education initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and produce interactive educational content across live, blended, and online learning environments.
- Conduct needs analyses to define learning objectives, audience requirements, and learning outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with faculty subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to translate complex addiction medicine content into learner‑centered experiences.
- Recommend and implement instructional design strategies, multimedia approaches, and learner engagement techniques aligned with adult learning principles.
- Lead the end‑to‑end development of online courses using Articulate Rise, including content writing, editing, storyboarding, and scripting.
- Create engaging multimedia learning assets such as interactive modules, videos, graphics, animations, and learner activities.
- Coordinate and oversee faculty video/audio recordings and support multimedia editing and post‑production workflows.
- Ensure all educational products comply with WCAG accessibility standards, CE accreditation requirements, and organizational brand/style guidelines.
- Facilitate quality assurance reviews, course testing, and ongoing maintenance and enhancement of offerings.
- Manage timelines and deliverables across grant‑funded projects and organizational initiatives.
- Assist with vendor coordination and external production support as needed.
- Prepare reports, evaluations, and tracking documentation related to grant activities and educational outcomes.
- Travel occasionally (1‑3 trips per year) to support educational programs and on‑site course operations if required.
Position Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Design, Educational Technology, Multimedia Design, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in instructional design, e‑learning development, or multimedia course production.
- Demonstrated experience developing online courses using Articulate 360, specifically Articulate Rise.
- Experience collaborating with SMEs to develop instructional content and learning materials.
- Experience producing multimedia educational content, including video, audio, graphics, and interactive learning assets.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Learning Experience Design, or a related specialty.
- Strong background in online course production and curriculum development.
- Experience with multimedia production tools such as Descript, Canva, Genially, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar applications.
- Competence in graphic/visual design and interactive design methodologies.
- Experience applying accessibility best practices and developing courses that meet WCAG standards.
- Experience working within healthcare, medical education, professional associations, or continuing education environments preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Advanced proficiency with Articulate 360 and e‑learning authoring tools.
- Strong multimedia development and digital course production capabilities.
- Proficiency with audio/video editing and multimedia production software.
- Strong visual communication and interactive design skills.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent written communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with SMEs, faculty, vendors, and cross‑functional teams.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.
- Proactive, resourceful, creative, and solutions‑oriented mindset with intellectual curiosity.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
Collaborators
- Senior Director, Learning Design and Innovation
- Learning Design and Innovation staff
- Federal Programs Project Director and Project Specialist
- Chief Learning Officer and other Education department members
- Subject matter experts
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: $75,000‑$78,000, commensurate with experience.
- Robust benefits, including 4 weeks paid parental leave, family health, vision, dental benefits, and 401(k) plan match.
- Flexible remote work arrangements available.
Full‑Time/Part‑Time
Full‑Time
EOE Statement
As a federal contractor, ASAM is required to provide all qualified applicants with equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.